Mallehan v. Texas & P. Ry. Co.

HIGGINS, Justice.

This is a suit by Mallehan against the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to recover damages for alleged breach of a contract of employment. Defendant’s general demurrer to the petition was sustained. The plaintiff declined to amend and the suit was disposed of upon such demurrer.

The petition is lengthy. The facts alleged and pertinent to the merits of the suit only need be stated.

There is a contract between appellee and the Association of Mechanical Department Employees which, inter alia, provides:

“Rule 36

“Grievances and Discipline

“(a) Should any employe subject to this…